CAMPBELL HILL – William C. Priebe, 87, of Campbell Hill, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at DuQuoin Nursing and Rehab, DuQuoin, Illinois.

William was born in Campbell Hill, Illinois, on November 7, 1932, the son of Arthur and Ruth Knop Priebe. He married Marjorie Knop, on August 18, 1956, in Campbell Hill. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2017. Bill was a Farmer and he raised cattle. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Bill was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill and Campbell Hill American Legion Post #1096. He was serving as Trustee for Bradley Township. Bill loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Bill is survived by one daughter, Debbie (Kevin) Smith of Campbell Hill; one granddaughter, Christine (Matt) Davis of Ava; and one sister, Barbara Priebe of Campbell Hill.

He was also preceded in death by his Parents and one sister, Allegra Rubach.

Phase 4 Restore Guidelines will be in effect, which allows 50 attendees at one time, using social distancing guidelines and face masks. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2020, at St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery, Campbell Hill, with Minister Deb Rathert officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be held at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call on Sunday from Noon until 1:30 pm. Memorials may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery Fund.